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Castor Bean (Ricinus communalis). Palma Christi

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Ricin-bowel lubricant and purgative, 19th Century African addictive substance(ref Conrad "Heart of Darkness") and deadly nerve poison. The ancient Egyptians used this extensivley for the bowel as a worm purge-thay didnt need a nerve agent , they had peach kernels.

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ingested the oil is harmless and useful in lubricating the gut and bowel. Ricin is a toxic protein residue of the seeds of the plant. One hundreth of a milligram can kill a 200lb man.

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